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I","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-01-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jordanoc"},"reviewBody":"This is a terrific cake that is my family's \"go-to\" birthday cake. My son, who doesn't ever eat cake, gobbles this up. Highly recommended!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-01-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"linda9915"},"reviewBody":"Like some others I have been making this for a long time in layers. The recipe is called \"french vanilla dessert\".. It uses french vanilla pudding , cool whip , graham crackers built in 3 layers with a tub of chocolate frosting for top. This recipe is nice, but why go through all those ingredients when only 4 are needed?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-02-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jersey443"},"reviewBody":"Can you omit the corn syrup? I hate to buy it for 1 tsp. Rest of recipe sounds yum.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-07-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OffCenter"},"reviewBody":"

Good. But we think it's too much cool whip. We're going to cut the whipped topping in half next time and increase the chocolate mixture to 3 Tbls @ chocolate and butter. Neither of us is a fan of eating whipped topping right out of the container, and it's too much like that. Also, next time I'll use a pan with straight sides so the graham crackers lie flat. Then we want to try it with banana pudding (subbing the bottom layer only with vanilla wafers)! Great recipe!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-04-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"avonlady54555"},"reviewBody":"I have been making this since the 60's. Mine has 3 layers. The grands favorite dessert. I also use French vanilla pudding.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-07-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Christine6904"},"reviewBody":"

Could you substitute maybe a puff pastry sheet instead of graham crackers to give it a little more of an authentic eclair taste? <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-08-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"AC"},"reviewBody":"I made this because I was looking for a simple recipe with simple ingredients that I didn\u2019t have to cook. I made 2 batches both tasted amazing. The ONLY things I changed was the suggestion about using French vanilla pudding instead of regular vanilla (good idea), and I used Truwhip instead of cool whip, because there is no high fructose. That being said any changes to this recipe should include how much sugar used or if they used a different kind of milk or used almond instead of vanilla, Different pudding flavors etc. Not those negative comments about using puff pastry, when you use puff pastry or custard you are making something different entirely and not this SIMPLE yet delicious recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-06-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"snker0521"},"reviewBody":"I have been making this for years. I usually use French vanilla pudding mix rather than just vanilla. It gives it a richer flavor. Now my granddaughter is making it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-07-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SandieLacey"},"reviewBody":"I have made this twice now, changing nothing and it is fantastic. I gave half to our nephew, asked hi the following day if he tried them them. His reply was \"they're gone\". It took my husband and me a bit longer to finish the balance of the pan and when gone, it was a definite remake.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-07-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Dottie 63","givenName":"Dottie","familyName":"63"},"reviewBody":"Took this to a party on Saturday. Probably one of the easiest things I've ever made & everyone loved it. I have to say, the graham crackers soften just enough & really sort of taste like the pastry in a \"real\" eclair. I splurged & used the \"Extra Creamy\" Cool whip. YUM! This would probably be good with other flavors of pudding, too.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-08-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"yellowbrickroad"},"reviewBody":"Ladies and Gentlemen, we've got A WINNER!I tried this last night. I made it exactly like the recipe (French Vanilla Pudding) and only got it into the fridge at 12:30 p.m.. Then took it at 6:00 to a Home Depot DoItHerself workshop. I can't tell you how pleased I was with this recipe! I had in excess of 30 people come up to me and rave about it, wanting the recipe and saying that it was delicious, fabulous, wonderful, the best thing I ever put in my mouth, fantastic, exquisite, incredibly good, etc. Even the man giving part of the demo wanted it \u2026right now! and he whipped out his phone and I talked him through and he found and saved the recipe for this Absolute Delight! He said he was making this today, Friday, while his kids are in school. Thank you for so kindly sharing this great recipe, Thelma.I am making it again Sunday - will chill overnight this time - and take it to a potluck dinner Monday night and knock their socks off, too! I find the greatest recipes on this site!!!! You guys ROCK!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-10-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"KristineChayes"},"reviewBody":"Great dessert! Easy, but impressive results. I added a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the filling, which was the only change. I made it for a church meeting and everyone wanted the recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-04-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DonnaMoore"},"reviewBody":"I've been making this for years. Got from an old church cookbook probably from the 60s. I do switch out the pudding for the french vanilla one. and I make it in two batches so I don't have uneven layers. And I also do three layers of crackers. Crackers, pudding mixture, crackers, pudding mixture, crackers then (not from the old recipe) I use a can of chocolate frosting melted and poured on top. Just made the last week for the grandkids. They love it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-03-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"HighMaintenance"},"reviewBody":"Thanks for sharing---this was always a staple at family get togethers, when we were growing up. Over 30 years+ and it is still good! It used to be known as Mock Eclair.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-07-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"llf321"},"reviewBody":"We like this a lot. Usually use French vanilla and do layers; crackers, pudding, crackers, pudding, crackers and topping. We take a tub of choc icing and microwave it for about 30 sec. Stir well and pour over top of the crackers. It sets up after being refrigerated overnight. It is one of my family's favorites.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-07-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sewknitread"},"reviewBody":"To laughingloudly...The third instruction says \"Melt the butter and chocolate in the microwave and stir in the remaining ingredients.\" The things you mentioned are the 'remaining ingredients.' Good luck!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"title":"Soft and Creamy Chocolate Eclair Cake","description":"What do you get when you cross an eclair and a cake? 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